Shift Mechanism And Geartrain; Positioning Intermediate Plate In Vise; Remove Fifth Gear Snap-Ring; Remove Shift Fork Retainer Bolt - Jeep Wrangler 1997 Manual

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)

SHIFT MECHANISM AND GEARTRAIN

(1) Install suitable bolts and washers in intermedi-

ate plate (Fig. 49). Then clamp plate and gear assem-

bly in vise. Use enough washers to prevent bolts

from touching. Also be sure vise jaws are clamped on

Fig. 49 Positioning Intermediate Plate In Vise

(2) Remove countershaft fifth gear retaining snap-

ring (Fig. 50).

Fig. 50 Remove Fifth Gear Snap-ring

TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE

(3) Remove bolt holding fifth gear shift fork to

shift rail (Fig. 51).

Fig. 51 Remove Shift Fork Retainer Bolt

(4) Remove fifth gear blocker ring from counter-

shaft assembly with Puller L-4407 (Fig. 52).

Fig. 52 Remove Fifth Gear Blocker Ring